Plants KS1 Science. Find out about plants with these great links to science KS1 interactive teaching resources.

A Bean Plant Printable

Printable step by step instructions on how to grow a bean plant.

Darwin's Discoverers Video

This resource pack, aimed at Key Stage One, introduces Dan, who works as a plant scientist discovering plants in different habitats, observing and recording his findings. A short video outlines his work and shows plants growing in different habitats and the adaptations they show depending on where they are found. A postcard from Dan sets up a challenge for children to go out and discover plants and seeds in the local area and see how they grow. Registration required, resources free.

Growing Plants Interactive

BBC interactive experiment in growing plants with varying light and water levels with a quiz.

Growing Seeds Video

Three children collect parsnip seeds from a plant grown last year on their allotment. They prepare the soil, plant and water them, explaining why this is important. They dig up a parsnip and prepare it for eating. Then they visit an enormous farm in Norfolk where they see radishes grown, harvested and prepared while the farmer explains the processes involved.

Plant Labels Interactive

The plant parts labelling application is a simple to use science vocabulary exercise. Label words are simply dragged and dropped into the correct place in the diagram.

Planting Seeds Interactive

Drag the seeds into the seedbed between the shed and the tree. How can you keep the flower growing? What conditions are important for growth? Where does the water go?